Madame Morel is the mother of Lucien and Marie Morel. She balances strict discipline with emotional backing for her children during difficult times. As a disciplinarian, she administered corporal punishment to Lucien on at least one known occasion. Yet, she actively supported him through the profound emotional turmoil following Dani Burnier's accident, helping him navigate the resulting social fallout and personal guilt. Her parenting adapts to the family's changing situation, particularly as Marie grows into adulthood and marries the sailor Cesar, establishing her own home. Madame Morel maintains a consistent presence within the family structure throughout these events. Specifics of her background or extended family remain undocumented. Her interactions occur primarily within the domestic sphere, centered on her children as they confront personal challenges and life transitions.